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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Following the incredible recovery of the Solana price from less than $10 in 2022 to almost $300 by 2025, it has been pitched as a possible replacement for Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. This was further fueled by the fact that it seemed the majority of the decentralized finance (DeFi) volume had moved from Ethereum to Solana due to the advent of the SOL meme coin season. This flippening has yet to happen, though, with the Solana price crashing below $100 again, and Ethereum retaining…

In brief The SEC and CFTC signed an agreement to coordinate rulemaking and oversight. The fresh initiative targets product definitions, clearing rules, and reporting. Clearer alignment could reduce compliance friction, ushering the next phase of maturity for the industry, Decrypt was told. The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission have signed a coordination pact to align oversight of financial markets and digital assets.Signed through a memorandum of understanding, the initiative sets out how the two agencies will coordinate rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement across areas where their authority overlaps.The regulators framed the agreement as a response to…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A new controversy has emerged within the cryptocurrency community, particularly on “crypto Twitter,” involving US-based exchange Coinbase (COIN).  Rumors are circulating that the exchange is actively opposing the proposed Bitcoin (BTC) de minimis tax exemption, allegedly to promote a regulatory framework that favors stablecoins over Bitcoin. Coinbase’s Alleged Lobbying  As the US government seeks to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for the crypto industry—especially following Donald Trump’s re-election campaign—tax exemptions have become a focal point in congressional discussions.  In a March 4 interview, Senator Cynthia Lummis mentioned that…

In brief Metaplanet’s board has approved two wholly owned subsidiaries: Metaplanet Ventures and Metaplanet Asset Management. The firm plans to invest $25 million (¥4 billion) over two to three years in Japan’s Bitcoin ecosystem. Its first investment is up to $2.6 million (¥400 million) into JPYC, Japan’s first licensed yen stablecoin, as part of the firm’s Series B round. Metaplanet is moving to broaden its Bitcoin strategy beyond simply accumulating the crypto, unveiling a new venture arm and investment initiative aimed at supporting Japan’s emerging Bitcoin infrastructure ecosystem.The Tokyo-listed firm said on Thursday its board has approved the creation of…

In brief The Bonk.fun team is urging users not to visit the site after hackers compromised a team account and pushed a wallet-draining phishing prompt through the domain. The attack has targeted users who signed a fake terms-of-service message after the breach, according to the platform’s operator. Browser security systems later flagged the site for suspected phishing, while the team said losses appear limited because the issue was detected quickly. Hackers hijacked the domain of the Solana-based token launch platform Bonk.fun on Wednesday, prompting the team to warn users not to interact with the site after attackers deployed a wallet-draining…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Five months of losses may have set Bitcoin up for a rebound — and some traders think the bears are about to face their first real test this cycle. Oversold Conditions Catch The Market’s Attention Bitcoin climbed back above $70,000 on Tuesday, nudging social media chatter into what market intelligence firm Santiment describes as “FOMO territory.” Positive discussions across the social media sphere nosedived on Monday before recovering sharply as prices ticked upward. The shift was swift. According to Santiment, crypto markets tend to move fast during…

In brief Oil-linked perpetual futures on Hyperliquid recorded roughly $991 million in 24-hour trading volume, far exceeding activity for similar contracts on Coinbase. Brent crude briefly surged to about $119.50 a barrel earlier this week amid fears the Iran conflict could disrupt shipments through the Strait of Hormuz before pulling back. Hyperliquid routes a portion of trading fees toward buybacks of its HYPE token, tying spikes in derivatives activity to potential demand for the asset. Crypto traders are increasingly using the DeFi derivatives platform Hyperliquid to speculate on oil prices, in the latest sign that always-on crypto markets are beginning…

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. And check out our new daily news show covering all of the top stories in 5 minutes or less, downloadable on Apple Pod or Spotify.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors fall ahead of CPI this morning; BTC at $70.6k Saylor’s STRC sets another smashing record, enough to buy 2,038 BTC Polymarket taps Palantir to police sports markets Hyperliquid adds portfolio margin and prediction markets with HIP-4 Elon’s X Money set to debut next month (no mention of…

Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad directly denied allegations that the company is lobbying against a proposed de minimis tax exemption for Bitcoin. Responding on X to a post by Bitcoin podcaster Marty Bent, Shirzad wrote: “This is a total lie @MartyBent. We have never and will never lobby against Bitcoin. Ever.” Though multiple people are asking for a public statement from Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong on the matter. Jack Dorsey of Block specifically called Armstrong out for clarification, saying “hope this is true for de minimis as well. @brian_armstrong?”. The denial comes after Bent reported on March 11 that…

In brief The SEC moved to settle its case against Justin Sun for $10 million over alleged violations tied to tokens TRX and BTT. To impose the fine, the SEC effectively asserted that TRX had been offered as a security at some point. Experts say this position could complicate the regulator’s narrative that most crypto tokens fall outside securities law. Last week, the SEC did something rather unusual for the Trump era—it announced a plan to fine a crypto company for violating America’s securities laws.Since President Donald Trump’s return to power, the Wall Street regulator has dropped virtually all crypto-related…

In brief Ledger researchers say a flaw in certain MediaTek-powered Android phones could expose encrypted user data in about 45 seconds. The exploit allows attackers to retrieve a device PIN and decrypt storage before Android even boots. MediaTek issued a fix to device makers in January, though the company did not publicly address the issues until March. A vulnerability in certain Android smartphones powered by MediaTek processors could allow attackers to extract encrypted user data in under a minute using only a USB connection, according to new research from cryptocurrency hardware wallet maker Ledger.Ledger’s internal security research team, known as…

In brief A study found that most AI chatbots will help teens plan violent attacks. Some bots provided detailed weapon and bombing guidance. Researchers say safety failures are a business choice, not a technical limit. OpenAI called the study “flawed and misleading.” A new report published Wednesday by the Center for Countering Digital Hate found that eight out of 10 of the world’s most popular AI chatbots will walk a teenager through planning a violent attack with straight answers, sometimes with enthusiasm.CCDH researchers, in conjunction with news media company CNN, spent November and December 2025 posing as two 13-year-old boys—one…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin’s attempt to reclaim higher ground above the $73,000 region has taken another turn, and the leading cryptocurrency is now back to trading below $70,000. This latest price action has played out exactly like a warning issued days earlier by a technical analyst who stated that the breakout many traders were waiting for would ultimately fail. The focus has now changed from a rally to what the failed breakout structure could mean for the next phase of Bitcoin’s price action. Why The Breakout Above $72,000 Failed According…

XRP’s price performance is stripping out fast-money participation while leaving behind a more durable class of holders.According to CryptoSlate’s data, XRP is trading at $1.37 as of press time, down 55% within the last six months.This comes as data from CoinGlass shows XRP’s open interest has fallen to about $2.40 billion from a July peak of $10.94 billion, a drop of roughly 78% that leaves positioning at its lowest level since January 2025.XRP Open Interest (Source: CoinGlass)The decline points to a market that has already flushed out much of the speculative leverage that helped power the token’s earlier rally following…

In brief Ripple is buying back up to $750 million in shares from investors and employees, Bloomberg reported. The buyback offer is said to run through April and value the firm at $50 billion. In November, the firm announced it raised $500 million at a $40 billion valuation. Crypto financial services firm Ripple has commenced buying back up to $750 million in shares from employees and investors at a $50 billion valuation, according to a report from Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the XRP-linked company’s plans.The report says that the offer is expected to run through April. A person familiar…